 | History of Spiders in California
Most of the spiders found in California are foreign invaders, with some of the largest populations having come from South America, the Mediterranean regions, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Types of spiders in California
There are thousands of different types of spiders in California, with the most common ones including, tarantulas, grass spiders, calisoga spiders, daddy long legs, sow-bug killers, American house spiders, black widow spiders, wolf spiders, garden spiders and jumping spiders. Geography of Spiders in California
Spiders can live and thrive in many different habitats, such as the calisoga spider that like the dry Oakland hills regions, other spiders can only be found under wood or bark were others can only be found in urban areas. Spiders such as tarantulas can be found when people are digging up there gardens as tarantulas like to burrow underground. Spiders such as the grass spider, likes to spin its web on fence posts and street signs. Dangerous Spiders in California
Most bites from spiders in California may be unpleasant, specially from jumping spiders, hobo spiders, wolf spiders and tarantulas, the only spider in California that posses a real danger is the Black Widow spider that has medically significant venom. Black Widow spiders can be a nuisance as they like to live in dark place such as closets, attics and garages. The Black Widow spider can be found in all parts of California, they especially like the warmer regions of the state. It has been reported that it has been over a decade since someone has died from a Black Widow spider bite, this may be due to physicians having highly effective ways of treating bite victims. The elderly and young children are more at risk from black widow spiders where as a healthy person is less at risk.
If someone is believed to have been bite by a Black Widow spider, medical help should be sought after. |
